verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Heavy Equipment Operator Salary in Wyoming

Median Annual in Wyoming
$62,960/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$30.27/hr
▲ 5% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Wyoming

groups Employed in WY
3,800
public U.S. Median
$59,850
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$67,925 #18 of 51

Heavy Equipment Operator pay in Wyoming, explained

Heavy equipment operators in Wyoming earn a median of $62,960 per year ($30.27 per hour), which is 5% above the national median of $59,850. Entry-level workers earn around $48,370, while the most experienced heavy equipment operators reach about $85,630. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Wyoming.

Is $62,960 good pay in Wyoming?

Adjusted for Wyoming's cost of living (which runs 93% of the U.S. average), that $62,960 is worth about $67,925 in national buying power — ranking Wyoming #18 for real pay (vs #18 on the sticker number).

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Heavy Equipment Operator pay by experience in Wyoming

Entry level (10th pct)
$48,370
$23.25/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$62,960
$30.27/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$85,630
$41.17/hr

Heavy Equipment Operator pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs WY
Wyoming (here) $62,960 $67,925
Colorado $62,620 $60,765 +$340
Idaho $61,680 $64,590 +$1,280
Montana $61,580 $65,064 +$1,380
Utah $60,740 $61,438 +$2,220
South Dakota $59,500 $67,166 +$3,460
Nebraska $58,360 $64,770 +$4,600

Heavy Equipment Operator in Wyoming: FAQ

How much do heavy equipment operators make in Wyoming?

Heavy equipment operators in Wyoming earn a median of $62,960 per year ($30.27 per hour), compared with $59,850 nationally.

Does Wyoming pay heavy equipment operators well?

At $62,960, Wyoming pays 5% above the national median for heavy equipment operators. An estimated 3,800 work in the state.

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